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I don't think it was divorce. His mom died. That's why the father is so sad and distant. Also if it was just divorce I'm pretty sure that the mother would have taken the apron. Since she loved cooking and the apron is still there I'm pretty sure she's dead. Also also Katie loves to go super dark with the campers pasts. Divorce simply isn't dark enough.

His dad's ring, and his mom's ring could be the same ring. I say this because earlier his dad wasn't wearing anything on his left hand, while his mom was wearing an identical ring on her left ring finger. Now his dad is doing the same thing.

The feeling is even darker for what happened to the mother vs. cancer or an accident. Either a successful suicide attempt or an accident caused by the father. Or even worse death caused by something while cooking for irony instead of darkness.

Katie doesn't really reveal the whole story usually though, but I'm thinking Fred is either a Cinderella story (Dad married new wife, then passed away himself) or that Dad stopped caring and either wanted to move on and change life or stop living his own life as well.

It just means he has two hands and wears the wedding ring on his left hand as is normal for a married person.

I think the implication of him still wearing the ring is that the mother died. Usually divorce is mutual and both sides stop wearing the ring. As Louie C.K. said in his stand-up, "No good marriage ever ended in divorce."

My thought is pretty much that the mom died, and the dad actually looks happy to be eating the food that someone made for him. I think it's possible that one of the reasons cooking is so beloved to the kid is not only that he has memories of cooking for his mom, but also that care was one of the few things that could lift his dad's spirits, if only for a little while.

... I... almost don't want to see the ending of this story... I just want to stop it here... A boy and his father... sharing a bittersweet memory... The bleak present with the hope of a brighter future... But I know Fred is at Weedonwantcha. Man, I'm on the verge of tears here.

Here are some pointers that some people might have missed.
1) He is still wearing the wedding ring
2) He is in custody of the child regardless that the mother seem right
3) He is in the original house as he were in previously while they were married
4) He is not trying to forget the memory or thought or the mother.
5) The child do not show/resent any guilt as to what may have happened

normally in a divorce, there are some sign from it. These are more of people trying to look past them.

As to Why he is in the camp. Maybe, just MAYBE. Fred was place in the camp for helping the campers survive with the food, or his father thaught that the child woould be living a happier life surrounded by what could be a family for him instead of a lonely house.

I honestly believe that this may be the deepest backstory I've seen ever since I started reading Camp Weedonwantcha. It takes a special level of skill to combine and execute the dark and the light of a particular situation, and Katie does this excellently. I'm kinda beginning to see where Fred's past is going, but I hope to God it isn't suicide related on the part of the father.

I know this may be a bit early, but I wanna just make a few assumptions / theories about Brian since we're on the subject of camper backstories at present (even though this particular series of flashbacks doesn't pertain to him). These may have been thought of before, but I still wanna give my deduction skills a try, so here I go : Theory #1: Brian lived in a home or household where he constantly faced abuse at the hands of either one or both of his parents. This, in turn, caused a deep seated sense of anger within him, which he has managed to keep pent up unless something triggers this anger. Additionally, he may have had a younger sibling or siblings, one of whom was a girl around Seventeen's age / appearance, whom also faced parental abuse. Brian, thus, often felt the need to protect this younger sibling, and violently so. This explains the reason why, even when away from his family, Brian so vehemently defends Seventeen, because she is a reflection or extension of his sister.

Theory # 2 : Brian is diagnosed with a psychological disorder (similar to bipolar disorder or, more likely, selective mutism). He has a younger sister, who is also diagnosed with some psychological disorder, whether similar to his or not. They both share a common bond due to their shared disabilities, and Brian, being the older and tougher sibling, often strives to protect his sister from bullies, sometimes "snapping" and becoming aggressive due to his disorder. Their parents may not necessarily be abusive, but they don't give a s*** about their kids either way, thereby leaving Brian as the main protector. On one occasion, the bullying towards the sister is so severe that Brian enters a fit of rage and severely injures his sister's tormenters. This incident thus becomes justification for the parents to get rid of Brian, as he is considered "just another mouth to feed".

Theory # 3 : This is by far the most unusual theory I'm postulating for tonight : Brian's family were wealthy businesspeople who were respected in their field and viewed as corporate visionaries. They had everything they could ever want and every luxury money could buy , from expensive cars, to the best food, to.....well, just about everything rich people like (I would say Caribbean vacations, but that would be self-promotion, wouldn't it? :3).......Anyway, Brian was as happy as could be with his life of luxury and opulence. Then, one day, he discovers that the usual maid has been replaced with a young girl with a foreign accent, who looks rather haggard and dirty. Brian, initially feeling shy, doesn't talk to her at first. However, as the days go by, he notices that she is becoming more frail, and there are unexplained marks on her face and arms. He eventually musters up the courage to ask her about herself, and in turn, find out more about the mystery girl. Brian learns that her name is Ameera, and she is from India. The girl tells Brian that she is from an ethnic group within India that is very in touch with nature and that they tried to prevent Brian's parents' company from authorizing the bulldozing of forests in her region. Their efforts, however, were unsuccessful, and as punishment, she and her family were placed into human trafficking to work as servants to wealthy businessmen. She was abused by Brian's father, hence the malnutrition and bruises. She reveals her trafficking number to Brian, tattooed on her arm : Number seventeen (17). Totally enraged, Brian attempts valiantly to help the poor girl escape, but is nonetheless apprehended by his father, and , as punishment for his betrayal, Ameera is sent away, never to be heard from again, and he is sent ultimately to Camp Weedonwantcha. His rage still exists to this very day, as well as his desire to protect Seventeen at camp, and to carry on the legacy of loving nature, taught to him by a kind, mysterious girl...

Yeah, I strongly hope that everything ends well. I've posted my ridiculous dreams for them before. I know there will be hardship and not all dreams will come true, but I want most to succeed at their dreams in life. They deserve it.

Theory # 3 : This is by far the most unusual theory I'm postulating for tonight : Brian's family were wealthy businesspeople who were respected in their field and viewed as corporate visionaries. They had everything they could ever want and every luxury money could buy , from expensive cars, to the best food, to.....well, just about everything rich people like (I would say Caribbean vacations, but that would be self-promotion, wouldn't it? :3).......Anyway, Brian was as happy as could be with his life of luxury and opulence. Then, one day, he discovers that the usual maid has been replaced with a young girl with a foreign accent, who looks rather haggard and dirty. Brian, initially feeling shy, doesn't talk to her at first. However, as the days go by, he notices that she is becoming more frail, and there are unexplained marks on her face and arms. He eventually musters up the courage to ask her about herself, and in turn, find out more about the mystery girl. Brian learns that her name is Ameera, and she is from India. The girl tells Brian that she is from an ethnic group within India that is very in touch with nature and that they tried to prevent Brian's parents' company from authorizing the bulldozing of forests in her region. Their efforts, however, were unsuccessful, and as punishment, she and her family were placed into human trafficking to work as servants to wealthy businessmen. She was abused by Brian's father, hence the malnutrition and bruises. She reveals her trafficking number to Brian, tattooed on her arm : Number seventeen (17). Totally enraged, Brian attempts valiantly to help the poor girl escape, but is nonetheless apprehended by his father, and , as punishment for his betrayal, Ameera is sent away, never to be heard from again, and he is sent ultimately to Camp Weedonwantcha. His rage still exists to this very day, as well as his desire to protect Seventeen at camp, and to carry on the legacy of loving nature, taught to him by a kind, mysterious girl...